Mobile phone runs on a single AA batteryDue to begin shipping in March, the SpareOne phone from California-based XPAL Power is a dual-band GSM cell phone that offers up to 10 hours of talk time on just a single Alkaline, NiMH or Lithium AA battery.
Free mobile internet in exchange for participation in local offersBelgian mobile operator Mobile Vikings recently launched VikingSpots, an experiment in which customers can earn free mobile internet service by participating in offers from local businesses.
In India, a phone that changes SIM cards with a single shakeThe Micromax X395 Convertible mobile phone allows users to change SIM cards, music tracks and user profiles with a simple shake.
In the US, iPhone app sends real-time offers to shoppers in-storeBrouha is a new automated mobile marketing technology enabling brands to send customers real-time messages as they shop in-store, without capturing their personal data.
Grocery store coupons delivered in real-time via shopping cart tabletsSK Telecom is testing a Smart Cart service in China that synchronizes with consumers’ smartphones to offer position-relevant information in real-time.
In Sweden, telecom provider builds summertime ‘internet-free zones’Swedish telecom provider Telia offers a free download for users to disable the internet at home, and has created “internet-free zones” in various parts of Sweden.
Simplified Russian phone incorporates emergency SOS featureIt was only a few months ago that we wrote about John’s Phone, which claimed to be “the world’s most simple phone”. Now we’ve discovered …
Vodafone branded taxis offer mobile payment & chargingIt’s been a couple of years since we featured RideCharge’s mobile-enabled taxi booking service. Now, aiming to offer even more integration with mobile technology, Vodafone …
Free calling app integrates with users’ existing contactsVoIP services such as Skype already offer mobile applications, but typically users must create an account, build a contact list and then launch the app …
Location-based app uses peer pressure to motivate usersWe’ve seen countless initiatives set up to motivate people into completing tasks they may otherwise shy away from. Take SmartyCard’s website that rewards kids with …